Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Douglas (S), accounting for 46.8% (5,767 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,625 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Douglas (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Douglas (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Douglas (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,767
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
5,767
46.8%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,988
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,988
16.1%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,602
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,602
13.0%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,325
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,325
10.7%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
354
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
354
2.9%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
181
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
181
1.5%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
175
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
175
1.4%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
125
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
125
1.0%
-0.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
119
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
119
1.0%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
94
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
94
0.8%
+0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,625
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-231
-2.8pp
Not stated
-275
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-312
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-71
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-62
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-51
-0.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
+0.1pp
Lutheran
+9
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Douglas (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 5,767 | 46.8% | 40.1% | 4,142 | 35.3% | 27.9% | +1,625 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,988 | 16.1% | 18.7% | 2,219 | 18.9% | 22.0% | -231 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,602 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 1,877 | 16.0% | 10.1% | -275 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,325 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 1,637 | 14.0% | 17.1% | -312 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 354 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 425 | 3.6% | 5.6% | -71 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 181 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 243 | 2.1% | 3.2% | -62 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 175 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 190 | 1.6% | 3.0% | -15 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 125 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 176 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -51 | -0.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 119 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 109 | 0.9% | 0.6% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 94 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 85 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 12,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,719 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +609 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.